I’m calling this the ICYMI List: It stands for “indie contributions you must ingest!” I love supporting independent publishers, and I love lists, so I’m so excited to have the opportunity to bring two of my favorite things together, and tell you about really amazing books at the same time! Feast your eyes on some of 2014’s best books from indie publishers. Here’s hoping you find a hidden gem for a friend, a loved one, or yourself. (I compiled it myself, and having read most of these books, can attest to their brilliance!)

And please, tell us in the comments about which of these you’ve read, or other indie books you loved, or books you loved in general, or other awesome indie publishers, or just leave us your social security number.

Wait, no, our lawyer is telling me I can’t say that last one. Erase it from your minds.